Shirley H. (Hitchens) Waller

Shirley H. Waller, 84, of Georgetown, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware.

Shirley was born on January 17, 1939, in Milford, Delaware, to the late Marshall and Irene (Anderson) Hitchens.

Shirley was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. In her free time, she loved gardening and bowling. She especially enjoyed trips to the beach. She retired from DuPont after 27 years of work as a scale operator. In her retirement, she considered herself a “full-time grandmother” to her 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Lynn M. Hitchens; and her aunt, whom she was close to, Alene Fleischman.

She will be greatly missed by her husband, Norris G. “Glenwood” Waller, Sr.; her sons, Michael Waller, Sr. and Norris “Bo” Waller, Jr.; her 7 grandchildren, Travis Waller (Jackie), Dustin Waller (Lynsey), Michael Waller, Jr., Jessica Waller Bunting, Blake Waller, Sr., Marshall Waller, and Christopher Waller; her 3 great grandchildren, Summer Bunting, Austin Millett, and Sadie Waller; as well as her nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

A funeral service was held Monday, June 5, 2023, at Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St. Georgetown, DE 19947. Interment was in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be made to the Georgetown EMS American Legion Post #8, 406 N. Front Street, Georgetown, DE 19947. Online condolences may be sent for the at https://www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com/.